Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology — 2027

Three-year fellowships develop basic research on plant function at whole-organism and smaller scales. Applicants either bring expertise from another discipline into plant biology or acquire new methods with a mentor outside plant biology. One or two mentors may participate; with two mentors, at least one must research plants. Awards start between July and October 2027. Applications are due by noon Eastern time on 3 December 2026.

PhD received no earlier than three years before the application deadline, or completed before the award starts. A US nonprofit university or research institution must host the award. Sponsors cannot be the applicant’s thesis adviser and may support only one application. Concurrent postdoctoral fellowships or positions are excluded.